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UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS TESTSBMATUKCATLNATSTEP OXBRIDGE

Why are there extra tests?

• Some universities use extra tests to help them choose from large numbers of well qualified A level candidates.

• This can make a difference to them being offered an interview or a place on the course.

• They are most commonly used for admission to Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Law courses and Oxbridge

BMAT

The BioMedical Admissions Test is a 2 hour test and comprises of:Aptitude and skillsScientific knowledge and applicationsWriting task

Test takes place in school 4 Nov 2015Cost : £44 plus admin fee dependent on the number of candidates.

BMATCurrently required by :

OxfordCambridgeImperial College, LondonUniversity College, LondonRoyal Veterinary CollegeBrighton & Sussex Medical SchoolUniversity of Leeds School of MedicineUniversity of Leeds School of Dentistry

UKCAT

UK Clinical Aptitude Test comprises of:

Verbal ReasoningQuantitative ReasoningAbstract ReasoningDecision AnalysisSituation Judgment

UKCAT

• Test is arranged by the student and taken during the summer holidays or early September.

• Cost : £65 Late entry : £80

• Required by most medical and dental schools.

• Must be completed BEFORE the UCAS form is sent.

LNATLaw National Admissions Test comprises of:

Multiple choice questionsWritten essay

Currently required by:• Birmingham• Bristol• Durham• Glasgow• Kings College London• Nottingham• Oxford• SOAS• UCL

• This is also arranged by the student and taken in early September.

• Cost : £50

STEP• Admissions test for oversubscribed Maths courses

• Required by Cambridge and Warwick

• Recommended for Bath, Bristol, Imperial, Oxford, Loughborough, King’s

• Taken in school with summer exams

Help with test fees• Students who receive 16-19 Bursary Fund and have a low

family income may be eligible for help with the test fees.

• Check on the test websites for details

Oxford• For most subjects, students will be required to submit

essays and may be required to do a written test at interview or at school prior to interview.

• E.g. A history candidate would send in one essay and sit the History Aptitude Test

• Offers will include A* requirement

Cambridge• For most arts and social science courses, students will be asked to submit sample essays.

• Students may be asked to take the TSA (Thinking Skills Assessment Test) which is designed to test critical thinking and problem solving skills.

• Offers will include A* requirement

The reference!SummerFirst Draft- Information gathered from:• Subject teachers• Year 12 Progress Reports• Community involvement link teachers• The students themselvesAutumnFinal version- amendments in light of:• AS Exam results• Attendance/ punctuality data

Predicted gradesThe responsibility to be fair

And finally…………

Choosing your university and course is one of the most important decisions you will ever make :

> Talk to parents, teachers, friends, advisers and then……..

> Make your own decision

How you can help your son/daughter• Try to trust their judgement• Be involved• Discuss their choices with them• Make sure they have been to visit the

universities they want to go to• Encourage them to meet application

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